Today, let’s get started into the kitchen to turn soft tofu into a steamed egg and minced meat dish that will delight the whole family. With 3 methods of making steamed dishes, you and your family will not be disappointed with the wonderful deliciousness.
1. Steamed soft tofu with minced meat and egg
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Soft Tofu with Minced Meat and Egg Serves 2
Soft tofu 2 pieces Ground meat 300 gr Chicken eggs 3 eggs Green onions 1 stalk Ginger 1 piece Tapioca starch 1 tablespoon Sesame oil 1/2 tablespoon Annatto oil 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Common spices a little (sugar/ pepper/ seasoning powder)
Tools for Preparation
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh minced pork
- You can buy it ready-made or grind it at home using a meat grinder to ensure hygiene and quality. Fresh pork needs to meet the following criteria.
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Choose pieces of meat that are bright pink, not too red, and not too pale.
- Press your hand into the meat; if it springs back immediately, does not leak liquid, and is not slimy, then it is good meat.
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Avoid choosing pieces of meat that are pale, have a greenish tint, have a characteristic bad smell, and lack elasticity.
How to Make Steamed Silken Tofu with Egg and Minced Meat
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Prepare the Ingredients
Rinse the silken tofu with warm water, use a paper towel to dry it, and cut it into pieces about 1/2 finger thick.
Remove the roots of the green onions, wash them clean, split the green onion tops in half and chop finely, and chop the remaining green onion into small pieces.
Peel the ginger, wash it clean, and cut it into thin strips.
Crack 3 eggs into a bowl and beat them well.
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Steam soft tofu and eggs
Prepare a large bowl, arrange the soft tofu in a circle around the edges, and pour the beaten eggs into the center of the bowl.
Steam the bowl of soft tofu and egg in a steamer for 5 – 7 minutes until the eggs are cooked, then turn off the heat and take the bowl out.
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Stir-fry meat
Place a pan on the stove with 3 tablespoons of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then add minced green onions and julienned ginger.
When the onions and ginger are golden and fragrant, add the minced pork and stir-fry until fluffy.
When the meat is firm, season with 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of annatto oil, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of water, and mix well.
Dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water and mix well. Then, gradually add the cornstarch mixture into the pan, stirring evenly with chopsticks.
When the water evaporates, sprinkle a little pepper and turn off the heat.
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Completion
Spread the sautéed minced meat evenly on the surface of the plate of tofu and eggs that have been steamed earlier. To enhance the aroma of the dish, sprinkle some chopped green onions on top.
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Final Product
So the dish of steamed soft tofu with minced meat and eggs is complete. This dish is best enjoyed with hot rice, providing warmth and is suitable for any season of the year. Wishing you a delicious meal.
2. Steamed Soft Tofu with Chicken Eggs
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Soft Tofu with Chicken Eggs Serves 2
Soft Tofu 1 piece Chicken Eggs 5 pieces Vegetarian Seasoning 1 teaspoon Common Spices A little (salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ pepper)
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How to make steamed soft tofu with chicken eggs
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Preparation
Put the soft tofu into a large bowl, use a knife to cut it into bite-sized pieces, be careful not to crush the tofu.
Crack 5 eggs into another bowl, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 2 tablespoons of water, and mix well.
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Steaming soft tofu and eggs
Sift the egg mixture into the bowl of soft tofu, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of pepper, and steam in a water bath for about 10 minutes.
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Finished Product
In just a short amount of time, you have completed the extremely easy and delicious steamed egg tofu dish, which is very good for family meals. Enjoy your meal!
3. Steamed Egg Tofu with Carrot
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Egg Tofu with Carrot For 2 people
Egg yolks 3 pieces Soft tofu 100 gr Carrot 1/2 root Chicken broth 100 ml
Implementation Tools
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Carrots
- You should choose those that are of moderate size, with a straight and elongated shape towards the tail, shiny skin, feel firm in hand, and slightly hard.
- Select carrots that are bright, deep orange in color, and have fresh green tops tightly attached to the root.
- Avoid choosing carrots with wilted tops, bruised bodies, slimy parts, dark spots, feel soft when pressed with your hand, and do not choose those that are too large.
To make the dish more fragrant and nutritious, you can use chicken broth. Canned chicken broth is easily available at stores or supermarkets, or you can make the broth at home.
See details: Simple and Quick Chicken Broth Recipe
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Implementation Tools
How to make Steamed Soft Tofu with Egg and Carrot
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Prepare the ingredients
Use a whisk to beat 3 egg yolks.
Put 100g of soft tofu into a sieve, use a spoon to press it through to make a smooth tofu mixture in a large bowl.
Wash the carrots and dice them into small cubes, then add them to the bowl with the tofu.
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Pour into molds and steam
Use a sieve to filter the 3 beaten egg yolks into the bowl with the tofu and carrots.
Next, add 100ml of chicken broth to the bowl, use a whisk to mix the mixture well and pour it into a ceramic bowl.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap to prevent the surface of the tofu from being pitted after steaming.
Steam the ceramic bowl containing the tofu over low heat for 20 minutes.
Tip: If you have young children who are starting to eat solid food, this dish is very suitable as it is not seasoned. If preparing for older children, you can add seasoning to suit their taste.
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Final Product
Just after 20 minutes, we have a simple dish that is full of nutrients. This dish is very suitable for families with young children.
How to choose good soft tofu
- You should buy soft tofu at supermarkets and reputable stores to avoid purchasing low-quality products.
- When buying, choose those that are well-packaged, intact, and not damaged or leaking.
- You should also pay attention to the expiration date printed on the product packaging and try to buy those with a production date close to your purchase date for better taste when cooking!
- Additionally, you can make soft tofu at home with the simple recipe below.
How to choose good chicken eggs
- Choose industrial chicken eggs with dark brown shells, uniform color, without cracks and no black spots. Avoid eggs with pale shells and more black spots.
- Choose fresh local chicken eggs that have a rough surface; if the surface is smooth, the egg has been stored for quite a while.
Above is an article guiding 3 recipes to make soft, fatty and delicious steamed soft tofu with eggs and minced meat, suitable for family meals, warming on cold days. Hope you enjoy and succeed!
*Refer to the recipes and images from 3 YouTube channels Cô Tư Hà Lan, TytyHa cuocsongoPhap and Ăn Dặm 3in1 – Ăn Dặm Từ Trái Tim.
